Earlier this week the final Boeing 747 left the assembly line in Seattle, Washington, marking the end of a glorious era in aviation. Over the last 54 years, 1,574 aircraft have continuously rolled off the production line. While many...
“I Pay Too Much Money For First Class To Be Surrounded By Children!”
Here’s a story that really got under my skin…a passenger was not at all happy that a couple brought their two-year-old toddler into first class and tried at least three times to get them sent back to economy class...
American Airlines, JetBlue Add New Routes From New York LaGuardia
American Airlines and JetBlue are adding a number of new routes from New York LaGuardia (LGA) in 2023 in a move they claim shows how vital the Northeast Alliance is for US consumers. New American Airlines Routes From New...
Irate Passengers Blockade Terminal After Flight Cancellation In Brussels
Dozens of angry passengers blocked portions of the passenger terminal at Brussels Airport after a flight cancellation left them stranded and unable to leave the transit area. Passengers Blockade Terminal In Anger Over Brussels Airlines Flight Cancellation Brussels Airlines...
Man FaceTimes His Family On Flight…Should We Have All Joined In?
I continue to see a proliferation in the use of noise-emitting electronic devices without using headphones. But how about an innocent onboard call with your children before a flight takes off? How To Deal With A FaceTime Call On...
Ex-Flight Attendant Who Was “Too Big” For Jump Seat Sues Spirit Airlines For Racial Discrimination
Headlines around the world suggest that an overweight flight attendant is suing Spirit Airlines when she was fired for being unable to fit into her jump seat. The lawsuit, however, is far more complex and involves a serious charge...
Migrants Stage Onboard Birth In Order To Cause Diversion To Spain, Then Make A Run For Freedom On Tarmac
In a story right out of a movie script, a group of migrants staged an elaborate hoax on a flight to Istanbul deliberately intended to engineer a diversion to Spain and chance for freedom. Woman Fakes Onboard Birth On...
Report: United Airlines Will Announce Major 787 Deal With Boeing On Tuesday
UPDATE: Live and Let’s Fly has independently learned that United Airlines will announce its new Boeing order at a ceremony with United CEO Scott Kirby and Boeing CEO Stan Deal at the Boeing plant that produces 787 Dreamliners on Tuesday,...
Review: Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Few Hyatt properties are more divisive than the Hyatt Carmel Highlands, also known as the Highlands Inn. Nestled in California’s Carmel Highlands, this hotel offers one of the most majestic ocean views in the world. Beyond that, the style,...
Cauliflower Lime Rice Bowl In United Airlines First Class
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. After the disappointing Japanese-style...
British Airways Reduces Redemption Surcharges….For More Miles
I really got my hopes up reading headlines yesterday that British Airways had massively dropped redemption surcharges on award tickets. In once sense, it is true, but it will cost your more Avios in what can better be described...
“Japanese-Style” Curry Chicken In United Airlines First Class
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. There are a few...
United Airlines CEO Admits That Business Travel Has Plateaued
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has admitted that business travel has plateaued, which points to either a looming recession or a fundamental change in the way businesses think about travel. United Airlines CEO: Business Travel Has PlateauedPlateaued Appearing on...
“Bali Bonk Ban” May Ravage Indonesian Tourism
Australians are calling a new law banning premarital sex and cohabitation the “Bali Bonk Ban” and fears are growing that the new law will decimate tourism in Indonesia. The problem for tourism is not so much the law itself...
The Consequences Of Annoying Your Airplane Seatmate By Punching His Seat
Travel tip: if you want your neighbor to stop reclining his seat, you do not punch the seat. For when you do, you might find your laptop broken. Passenger Punches Airplane Seat, Prompting Man In Front Of Him To...
Should Pilots Deliberately Delay Flights To Protest Stricter Airport Security?
Angered over a significant increase in secondary checks of pilots using the Known Crewmember program, the American Airlines’ pilots union is suggesting its members deliberately delay flights by using standard security checkpoints. Pilots Face Increased Secondary Screenings At U.S....
Review: Hyatt Regency Westlake
We found ourselves unexpectedly at the Hyatt Regency Westlake in Westlake Village, California for a night and quite enjoyed the time together. Review: Hyatt Regency Westlake Village, CA After our tire blew out enroute to Santa Barbara, we canceled...
United Airlines CEO Attends White House State Dinner
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby and his wife Kathleen attended the White House State Dinner last Thursday in honor of French President Emanuel Macron. Kirby’s presence demonstrates how effectively United has cozied up to the Biden Administration. United Airlines...
Review: Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport – Newport Beach
I spent the night at the Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport with my family in Newport Beach, California ahead of the most recent Frequent Flyer University and we enjoyed a very nice stay. Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Review...
Man Dragged Out Of His Home By Chinese Authorities
COVID-19 is rearing its ugly head again, with cases rising in pockets around the globe. In Los Angeles County, where I live, officials are threatening to reinstate a mandatory mask ordinance. How this will impact travel remains to be...
